Start date:
August, January
Delivery:
Hybrid
Duration:
12 months
Location:
Phoenix, AZ
Next application deadline:
Early consideration deadline: Oct. 30
The Executive Master of Global Management (EMGM) is a 12-month lock step program designed for busy professionals seeking a top ranked management degree. The program begins with an intensive residential module at Thunderbird’s state of the art facilities in downtown Phoenix, followed by weekend sessions with Thunderbird faculty throughout the year.
The curriculum combines advanced management coursework with cross cultural insight and regional studies, preparing graduates to lead global businesses, nonprofits, and government organizations. Students develop the skills to manage projects and teams across borders, navigate complex international operations, and influence at all organizational levels.
More than a traditional executive business degree, the program takes a transdisciplinary approach that blends business, trade, public policy, and international affairs. Through experiential learning and practical applications, participants gain the tools to master global communications, negotiations, and the dynamics of international political economy, building well rounded leadership for today’s interconnected world.
Thunderbird’s EMGM program’s 31-credit hour curriculum includes
cutting-edge, future-forward courses, such as:
With Thunderbird’s global perspective, students will master
Graduates of the EMGM program gain globally transferable skills that open doors to diverse career opportunities worldwide. Top global companies recruiting Thunderbirds include:
The way the degree is structured is very practical. There isn't a lot of just theory, its a lot of stuff that you practice day in and day out. You are already in a setting where you are working with peers, which is the nature you will have in a workplace."
Ashraf Ismail '22
SUDAN
Who should attend?
Leaders whose organizations operate in a global context, or who want ​​​​​​​to work for a global organization.
Functional managers in HR, finance, marketing, supply chain, and operations who want to be more involved in their global business strategy.
Leaders who want to drive growth and proactively respond to social, political, regulatory, and natural forces that impact their business.
Professionals from the public and nonprofit sectors who want greater knowledge of global business.
Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University is the world’s premier leadership, management, and business school. For nearly 80 years, Thunderbird has empowered leaders to tackle the world’s greatest challenges. Ranked No. 1 in the world for international trade by the QS International Trade Rankings (2023-2025), scoring 100/100 points.
Thunderbird’s world-renowned professors have extensive, hands-on experience in global management—and they’re passionate about sharing their personal insights, proven solutions and global networks. Where many management school professors teach theory, Thunderbird’s esteemed faculty teaches real-world scenarios drawn from their own experiences.
Lena Booth
Kannan Ramaswamy
Christine Pearson
Deputy Dean, Thunderbird Academic Enterprise and Finance Professor
William D. Hacker Chair of Management Strategy
Professor of Global Leadership
Mansour Javidan
Denis Leclerc
G.L.A. Harris
Najafi Chair Professor in Global Mindset and Digital Transformation and Executive Director of Najafi Global Mindset Institute
Clinical Professor of Cross-Cultural Communication and Global Negotiations
Professor
Applicants are required to submit
graduate admission application and application fee
Application deadlines
Apply early for priority admissions and financial aid consideration.
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